Veterinary Technician, ICU Overnight
About the role
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in South Deerfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our ICU team.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and continuous monitoring for ICU and hospitalized patients
- Obtain and record patient vitals, treatments, and assessments accurately
- Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed
- Absorb and support advanced monitoring equipment
- Collaborate with ER, ICU, and Specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care
- Communicate effectively with doctors, technicians, and client care teams
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment space
Qualifications
- We're looking for Veterinary Technicians who are passionate about emergency medicine, patient care, and teamwork
- Ideal Candidates Will Have Veterinary Technician experience in emergency, ICU, or specialty practice preferred
- CVT, LVT, or RVT strongly preferred, but experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply
- Strong technical skills and confidence handling critical patients
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude with a collaborative, patient-focused approach
- Ability to prioritize and adapt in emergency situations
- Desire to continue learning and growing clinically
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Benefits
- Continuing Education + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!)
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO + Sick Time
- Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount + Immediate Family Pet Discount
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
- Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
Schedule
Schedule Full-time ICU Veterinary Technician Schedules Available Overnights: Three 12-hour shifts 7:00pm–7:00am Rotational Schedule: Combination of: Days: 7:00am–7:00pm Mid: 1:00pm–1:00am Overnights: 7:00pm–7:00am Weekend Requirement 50% weekend availability required Open to one weekend day per week OR rotating full weekends (both days on one weekend, both off the next)
Requirements
Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technician: $24–$30/hour Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT): $26–$31/hour VTS compensation is higher based on experience and specialty certification Shift Differentials Swings (4:00pm–11:59pm): +$2/hour Overnights (6:00pm–6:00am): +$2.50/hour Full-Time Benefits: Continuing Education + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE) Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!) CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support 16-Week VTNE Study Group Professional Development Assistance PTO + Sick Time Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount + Immediate Family Pet Discount Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity 401(k) with employer match Employee Assistance Program Schedule Full-time ICU Veterinary Technician Schedules Available Overnights: Three 12-hour shifts 7:00pm–7:00am Rotational Schedule: Combination of: Days: 7:00am–7:00pm Mid: 1:00pm–1:00am Overnights: 7:00pm–7:00am Weekend Requirement 50% weekend availability required Open to one weekend day per week OR rotating full weekends (both days on one weekend, both off the next)